Most of us want to lose weight because we want to look good, we want to look sexy, we want to look younger and we want to feel great. There are also other great reasons like health, but for the most part, most of us want to slow down the aging process.

That is why we are looking to foods that defy the effects of aging and make one look and feel young. I would much rather eat my way to a better health and a better looking skin than having to do it through medicine or surgery. And the best part of it, it will save me lots of money on doctors medical bills. We all age differently, and yes your genes do play a role. However, your lifestyle and the foods you put into your body play a bigger role, and you can slash your age by 10 years, just by changing your lifestyle habits.

We already know that fruits and vegetables play an extremely important role, as well as grains, minerals, protein and fats, among other things. Let us zoom in on 4 foods that you should get in your nutrition today:

Carrots - contain a lot of beta carotene, which is a strong antioxidant, and it contains more goodness in the form of vitamins A, B1 and B2, C and E, as well as potassium and calcium. Carrots improve the skin, the hair and the nails. They also lower the cholesterol and the blood pressure among other great health benefits.

Cucumber - these have vitamins and minerals that promote cell regeneration, and that is great news for you and me because they are great for anti-aging. They are not only great for you when you eat them, but they are also wonderful for your skin when used externally, as well as the eyes. Cucumbers soothes and softens the skin, and it is the best help when it comes to removing the dark circles under your eyes.

Apples - Apples really do keep the doctor away. Apples are a great anti-aging food because apples prevent wrinkles and other skin damages. They are packed with vitamins A and C, and they contain a lot of fiber. The health benefits found in apples are numerous and they include lowering the cholesterol, reduce cancers, helps maintain good liver condition, reduce heart disease, improves ones vision among many many more. Need I say more about apples, they are convenient and they make great in between meal snacks.

Strawberries - They are said to be the only fruit that have their seeds on the outside! They contain fiber, vitamin C, potassium and folic acid. Strawberries are what I call power fruits because they are packed with so much goodness, you would be sabotaging your health if you did not include them in your nutrition. Besides the anti-aging benefits, they also protect you from cancer, cardio vascular disease, lower cholesterol levels, help prevent Rheumatoid arthritis, help prevent skin damage caused by the sun and many more.

Avocados - a lot of people have the perception that avocados are bad for them because they contain a lot of fat, and therefore are fattening. Let me start off by saying that avocados have good fats, the kind that is excellent for your health. they are loaded with anti aging nutrients like vitamin E and C, as well as omega 3 fatty acids, and they are a great moisturizer. They will keep your skin soft and supple.

These foods are found in your grocery store, look younger with no expensive treatments, just healthy eating.